What does the cryptic crossword clue "Comic actor's raise? Want over a billion (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Comic actor". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JACK (synonym of "raise?") + B (abbreviation of "billion") + LACK (synonym of "Want"); definition: "Comic actor's" The answer is JACKBLACK.

Comic actor's raise? Want over a billion (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #28950 | 27 Across | 2022-12-26 flower

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